Coastal derby a showcase of SA strength
MARK KEOHANE hails the positive advertisement for South African rugby provided by the @Vodacom #URC derbies at Cape Town Stadium.
MARK KEOHANE hails the positive advertisement for South African rugby provided by the @Vodacom #URC derbies at Cape Town Stadium.
South African rugby is in a good space, and SARU president Mark Alexander has several reasons to be upbeat about the future of the sport in the country, writes MARK KEOHANE.
The DHL Stormers’ seventh win in a row against the Bulls was colossal in meaning, but the big winners in Cape Town were South African rugby and the @Vodacom #URC, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Cape Town’s passionate rugby public have spoken – with their cash – and what they have said is that there is nothing better than the most treasured North versus South derby, writes MARK KEOHANE.
The stark contrast in transformation numbers of the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls is even more striking than the record between the teams in the Vodacom URC, argues MARK KEOHANE.
MARK KEOHANE is puzzled why there isn’t more buzz around the blockbuster clash in Cape Town between the Stormers and Champions Cup title-holders, La Rochelle.
John Dobson’s decision to field a second-string DHL Stormers side against Leicester Tigers on Sunday is a “necessary pain” before a tough run of matches in SA, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Playing in European club competitions is more complex for SA teams than it first appeared, but they will become more competitive with increased exposure, writes MARK KEOHANE.
The Vodacom URC standings do not accurately represent the SA teams’ playoff challenge, especially given the advantage of playing in the Republic, argues MARK KEOHANE.
MARK KEOHANE praises the returning World Cup-winning Springboks for their impactful performances across various clubs and franchises in SA and overseas.